Gradual-clamping clip for braces, sock suspenders, and such like



Nov. 27, 1928. 1,692,917

P. ALLENIC GRADUAL CLAMPING CLIP FOR BRACES, SOCK SUSPENDERS, AND SUCH LIKE Filed March 12, 1926 Patented Nov. 27, 1928.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

PAUL .ALLENIC, OF PARIS, FRANCE.

GRADUAL-CLAMPING CLIP FOB, BRACES, SOCK SUSPENDERS, AND SUCH LIKE.

Application filed March 12, 1926, Serial No 94,164, and in France August 13, 1925.

The object of my invention is to provide a clip for braces, sock-suspenders and such like which shall be essentially constituted by two jaws, one stationary, the other mobile and pivotally mounted on the first one, whereby the closing of the said mobile jaw will clamp the stuff on which the clip is desired to be secured, such closing being gradually effectuated by means of a sliding member acting as a cam and, when a pull is exerted thereon, taking effect on the pivot axle of the said mobile jaw, while a suitable spring, fitted between the jaws, is adapted to return the mobile jaw to open position when the cam member is slid back to initial position.

In order to make my invention more clearly understood, I have illustrated, as an example, an embodiment thereof in and by a drawing appended hereto and wherein:

Figure 1 is an elevation, and

Figure 2 is a side view of a clip constructed according to my invention, as seen in closed position;

Figure 3 is a section along line AB of Figure 1, showing the clip open,

I11 all the figures the same reference letters denote the same parts.

The stationary or main aw is indicated at A, the mobile jaw at B. Said jaws may be of any preferred design and offer any clamping surfaces best adapted to the use for which the clip is intended.

J aw A comprises two parts C square bent and serving as bearings for the pivot axle G on which the mobile jaw B, is mounted said jaw B being provided with a small roller E.

A suitable sp ringF, mounted on the pivot axle or spindle G, normally keeps jaw B in open position.

Gradual closing of the clip is effectuated by means of a sliding member H, provided with a runner or running loop H for securing the sock-Suspender or such like, and the face of which forms an inclined plane and has a recess J shaped to fit roller E, the latter engaging into said recess when the clip is open.

Operation of my clip is as follows:

Supposing the clip to be open, as shown by Figure 1, I insert between the jaws the part of a thing on which I want it to be firmly secured, and, then, I exert a pull on sliding member H in the direction indicated by arrow 7: thereby roller E is forced out of its housing and inclined plane I, pressing on said roller, causes jaw B to close, thereby clamping the fabric, material or any other article whereon I want the clip to be fixed.

To release the same, I have but to shift cam-member H in the direction opposite the one indicated by arrow 7, the spring, compressed while the clip was closed, being then free to open jaw B.

It should be noted that clamping is gradually effected, a fact which permits the clip to be secured on any thicknesspf fabric without any risk of warping, crooking or spoiling.

It should also be noted that the clip cannot possibly come off since the more sliding-memb er H is pulled the tighter and firmer the clamping.

Having now particularly ascertained and described the nature of my said invention as well as the manner in which the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is:

1. A clasp of the character described comprising a stationary jaw having a housing at one end, a movable jaw intermediately pivoted within the housing and having a roller at one end, a member movable within the housing of the stationary jaw and having a beveled face for engagement with the roller carried by the movable jaw.

2. A clasp of the character described comprising a stationary jaw having a housing at one end, a movable jaw intermediately pivoted within the housing and yi-eldingly held in open position, a roller pivotally mounted at one end of the movable aw, and a member movable within the housing, having a recess to receive the roller, and a beveled face adapted to engage the roller and force the movable jaw towards the stationary jaw.

3. A clasp of the character described comprising a stationary jaw, a movable jaw intermediately pivoted to the stationary jaw, and having a gripping portion at one of its ends and a roller at its other end, and a movable supporting member within the stationary aw and having a cam member engaging the roller of the movable jaw for forcing the movable jaw towards the stationary jaw.

i. A clasp of the character described comprising a stationary jaw, a movable jaw intermediately pivoted to the stationary jaw, a roller at one end of the movable jaw, and a cam member movable within the stationary jaw and engaging the roller of the movable jaw for forcing the movable jaw towards the stationary jaw.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

PAUL ALLENIC. 

